Scrapbook of Complex Curve Theory (Graduate Studies in Mathematics) - Hardcover

Book 44 of 190: Graduate Studies in Mathematics

American Mathematical Society

 
9780821833070: Scrapbook of Complex Curve Theory (Graduate Studies in Mathematics)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0821833073 ISBN 13: 9780821833070
Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 2003

Synopsis

This fine book by Herb Clemens quickly became a favorite of many algebraic geometers when it was first published in 1980. It has been popular with novices and experts ever since. It is written as a book of 'impressions' of a journey through the theory of complex algebraic curves. Many topics of compelling beauty occur along the way. A cursory glance at the subjects visited reveals a wonderfully eclectic selection, from conics and cubics to theta functions, Jacobians, and questions of moduli. By the end of the book, the theme of theta functions becomes clear, culminating in the Schottky problem. The author's intent was to motivate further study and to stimulate mathematical activity. The attentive reader will learn much about complex algebraic curves and the tools used to study them. The book can be especially useful to anyone preparing a course on the topic of complex curves or anyone interested in supplementing his/her reading.

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Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0821833073
ISBN 13 
9780821833070
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
188

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9780306405365: A Scrapbook of Complex Curve Theory (University Series in Mathematics)

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ISBN 10:  0306405369 ISBN 13:  9780306405365
Publisher: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, 1980
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